InterContinental Malta butler Marco Utomo won the recent Malta Bartenders Guild – Cocktail Competition 2016. Utomo impressed judges with his creativity, magnificent combination of flavours, and the fantastic flair and artistry he displayed throughout all rounds.

Utomo’s cocktail was named ‘Signs of Love’ and contained Bombay Sapphire Gin Infused with hibiscus flowers, De Kuyper Kwai Feh Lychee Liqueur, Finest Call Sweet & Sour Mix, real ginger syrup, fresh lime juice and fresh lemon juice. The garnish was a beautiful natural combination of bear grass, a lychee, blueberries and a wood clipping.

InterContinental Malta’s food and beverage team, led by director of food & beverage Nicolai Calleja, hosted the event at the hotel’s Carissa Lounge. Also participating in the competition from InterContinental Malta was Giuseppe Attard and Luca Galea, both also well acknowledged for their creations.

The Malta Bartenders Guild is an associate of the International Bartenders Association and all completion participants need to be employed, on part-time or full-time basis, in any sector of the catering industry. Participants in the competition are evaluated on the character (whether the cocktail is tropical, fruity, frozen, sweet, sour, spicy, and so forth), presentation, flavour, aroma, taste, texture and balance.

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